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Portrait of a Woman, probably Morosina Morosini, Wife of Marino Grimani, the Doge of Venice

Leandro Bassano , 1500

Portrait of a Woman, probably Morosina Morosini, Wife of Marino Grimani, the Doge of Venice, by Leandro Bassano, oil, 1500
Portrait of a Woman, probably Morosina Morosini, Wife of Marino Grimani, the Doge of Venice, by Leandro Bassano, oil, 1500

Portrait of a Woman, probably Morosina Morosini, Wife of Marino Grimani, the Doge of Venice is an oil painting by the Venetian Renaissance artist Leandro Bassano. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint on canvas, this portrait measures 114 cm in height and 97.5 cm in width. The work functions as a formal depiction of a woman, identified as likely being Morosina Morosini-Grimani. As a painting attributed to Leandro Bassano with an inception date of 1500, the piece utilizes standard materials for the period to render the subject's likeness within the portrait genre.

History & Provenance

The portrait is currently held in the Rijksmuseum, specifically within the Augusteum location, as part of the Grand ducal collection of Oldenburg.

The portrait is currently held in the Rijksmuseum, specifically within the Augusteum location, as part of the Grand ducal collection of Oldenburg. The work originated from the private holdings of the Grand Dukes of Oldenburg, having passed through the ownership of Peter I, Augustus, Peter II, and Frederick Augustus II before entering the public collection. While the painting is cataloged within the Rijksmuseum's inventory, the provided sources do not list a specific accession number or detail any history of public exhibitions.

Overview

Created around the turn of the 16th century, this oil portrait is attributed to Leandro Bassano, a Venetian painter active in the early Renaissance. The work is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection and is generally identified as a likeness of Morosina Morosini, the spouse of Doge Marino Grimani.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is presented in a dignified pose, her gaze directed inward while her hand rests on her chest, suggesting modesty and status. The sumptuous attire, a dark brown cloak with a red collar, white lace cuffs, and a delicate necklace, signals her aristocratic position within Venetian society.

Context

The portrait aligns with the Venetian tradition of courtly representation, where members of the ruling elite were commemorated in oil to convey both personal virtue and civic authority. Its composition mirrors contemporary works that favored a plain backdrop to focus attention on the sitter’s attire and bearing.

Portrait of the Dogaressa Morosina Morosini
Portrait of the Dogaressa Morosina Morosini, Leandro Bassano

Artist & collection

Portrait of Leandro Bassano

Artist

Leandro Bassano

Leandro Bassano (10 June 1557 – 15 April 1622), also called Leandro dal Ponte, was an Italian Renaissance painter from Bassano del Grappa who was awarded a knighthood by the Doge of Venice.

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Who painted Portrait of a Woman, probably Morosina Morosini, Wife of Marino Grimani, the Doge of Venice?

Portrait of a Woman, probably Morosina Morosini, Wife of Marino Grimani, the Doge of Venice was painted by Leandro Bassano in 1500-01-01.

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Portrait of a Woman, probably Morosina Morosini, Wife of Marino Grimani, the Doge of Venice is held by Rijksmuseum.

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Portrait of a Woman, probably Morosina Morosini, Wife of Marino Grimani, the Doge of Venice is associated with Venetian Renaissance.

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